Common Core Reading Literature Standard 7 Use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot.
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View a story-book in an electronic format or audio. Listen to the same story being read aloud and compare and contrast the two for personal preference.
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Common Core Writing Standard 6 With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers.
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Use a computer and multimedia technology for directed learning activities in an appropriate manner including use of passwords and network use.
Use correct terminology when talking about computers and multimedia technology.
Use a slide presentation software to create a simple presentation (5 slides).
Create a poster to advertise a book.
Create a simple word processing document.
Use appropriate multimedia or online resources to gather needed information.
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Common Core Writing Standard 7 Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., read a number of books on a single topic to produce a report; record science observations.)
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Explore a variety of online websites that showcase narrative and expository text.
Begin to apply the very basic steps of a problem-solving model to conduct a search for information, focusing on the big idea. (ex: understanding what type of information they need, the difference between fiction and nonfiction,what types of sources give the most accurate information).
Conduct keyword and/or subject searches on the library catalog and online sources to locate needed materials on a favorite leisure, animal, or sport activity.
Research a topic using books and websites given by the instructor.
With teacher assistance, construct a simple bibliography with author/title
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Common Core Speaking & Listening Standard 2 Recount or describe key ideas or details from a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
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Explore simulations through interactive software and websites.
Respond to a class discussion electronically.
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Common Core Speaking & Listening Standard 5 Create audio recordings of stories or poems; add drawings or other visual displays to stories or recounts of experiences when appropriate to clarify ideas, thoughts, and feelings.
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Create a simple podcast.
Use simple grafting software to record the results of a survey in class.
Use concept-mapping software with teacher assistance.
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Common Core Language Standard 4e Use glossaries and beginning dictionaries, both print and digital, to determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases.
Common Core Reading Literature Standard 7
Use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot.
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Common Core Writing Standard 6
With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers.
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Common Core Writing Standard 7
Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., read a number of books on a single topic to produce a report; record science observations.)
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Common Core Speaking & Listening Standard 2
Recount or describe key ideas or details from a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
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Common Core Speaking & Listening Standard 5
Create audio recordings of stories or poems; add drawings or other visual displays to stories or recounts of experiences when appropriate to clarify ideas, thoughts, and feelings.
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Common Core Language Standard 4e
Use glossaries and beginning dictionaries, both print and digital, to determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases.
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- Use software embedded dictionary tools.
- Use hyperlinks in existing online text
- Use an online dictionary/thesaurus.
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